Niemann–Pick disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
lysosomal storage disorder
gptkbp:affects sphingomyelin metabolism
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in NPC1 gene
mutation in NPC2 gene
mutation in SMPD1 gene
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
enzyme assay
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Albert_Niemann
gptkb:Ludwig_Pick
gptkbp:frequency rare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Niemann–Pick disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E75.2
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Albert_Niemann
gptkb:Ludwig_Pick
gptkbp:OMIM 257200
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Type_A
gptkb:Type_B
gptkb:Type_C
gptkb:Type_D
gptkbp:symptom failure to thrive
hepatosplenomegaly
ataxia
cherry-red spot in retina
neurological deterioration
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:miglustat_(for_Type_C)
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashkenazi_Jews
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4